Ahmed Iqbal Jahangir, a 35-year-old man who was injured in the terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, is recovering, his family said on Saturday.
Mr. Jahangir was one of the dozens injured and killed when a gunman opened fire in the mosque.
“My brother was operated upon on Friday. A second surgery has been scheduled,” Mohammed Khursheed, the victim’s elder brother who lives in Hyderabad, told The Hindu.
Mr. Jahangir’s family is by his side in the hospital. Sources close to the family said that Mohammed Tanveer, the victim’s sibling, a resident of Australia, has reached New Zealand and is with Mr. Jahangir.
A video clip shared by the family shows the injured victim being treated in a New Zealand hospital. Mr Tanveer is seen speaking to him, assuring that the victim’s family is doing well. He then tells Mr. Jahangir to convey his regards to their mother, a resident of Hyderabad. After being prompted, the victim is seen slowly waving his hand.
Mr. Khursheed said he was granted a visa on Saturday to travel to New Zealand.
“I am now searching for flights. I will soon be with my brother. I wish to thank Mr. Asaduddin Owaisi who has given us his full support and brought our situation to the notice of the Ministry of External Affairs. The Ministry has been in touch with me throughout. I wish to thank them,” Mr. Khursheed said.
Mr Jahangir, who is a permanent resident of New Zealand, is married to Tazeen Fatima. He has two children aged three and five years.